Are you one of the thousands of people who have heard of Twilight and think it would be a good book, but then you look at it and say, "No way! That's 500 pages!"? Or, perhaps you've heard everyone you know going on and on about it, and want to know what all the fuss is about. Whatever your reasons may be, Twilight may not be everyone's favorite book, or the easiest to get through, but it's usually worth it in the end. It's very easy to get into. It's romantic, dramatic and has vampires. A very good book and movie.

Steps

1

Think about what kinds of book you like. Drama and romance are the main genres in this book, with some action as well. This book would also fall under the category of fantasy, seeing as it is about vampires.

2

Ask around for ratings. Don't totally rely on critics as these may not be entirely true for you. Ask your friends if they have read it and what they thought of it. This might help you decide if it's worth it.

3

Sit down and read the first few chapters. If you've decided to give it a try, find a time that you have a while to yourself and read the first chapter or two. This gives a small insight on the book, and should be enough to get you hooked, but remember that the climax isn't the beginning. Usually, the first chapter is an introduction to the characters.

4

Make a schedule. This is particularly true if you are reading it for school. A chapter a day goes a long way. If you don't really like reading but want to finish the book, this is a good way to go.

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Don't let yourself be overwhelmed. If you are truly bored by the book and just can't go on, put the book down and walk away. Nobody says you have to read it. If you do like it, great!

6

Read the rest of the series. If you've decided to stick with it, read the other three books: New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn.

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Tips

If you don't like the books but fans are making you read them anyway, it helps to have a pen with you with which you can make comments and corrections.

Check out Stephenie Meyer's website for more information on the book.

You could read with a group of friends, if you'd like. You can take turns reading, discuss the book, or whatever else you'd like to do. Twilight has caught on as almost an obsession, so like-minded Twilight friends will never run out of things to talk about.

Warnings

Don't read the books out of order. There is valuable information in each one that without it, would confuse you completely.

Don't see the movie before reading the book. It will give you false pretense.

Don't let yourself be pushed into the fad if you really don't like the book. No matter what people say, it is completely possible to be a sane, normal human being and not love Twilight.